| Where: | Falkirk, Monument cairn in Callendar Park and Trinity Church, Manse Place |
| When: | Saturday nearest July 22 |
| Time: | 11.45 pm for noon at the Cairn (see Helpful Hints as time may vary) |
One of the major battles in the struggle for Scottish independence was fought on 22nd July 1298 at Falkirk. During the battle the forces of England’s King Edward I defeated the Scots under William Wallace, and the casualties included his right-hand-man Sir John Graham and Sir John Stewart.The commemoration service takes place on the nearest Saturday to the anniversary of the battle, at the Monument. Expect lots of flag waving, wreath-laying and patriotism!
Helpful Hints
In 2025 the commemoration should be on Saturday July 19th (to be confirmed) at 12 noon by the Memorial in Calendar Park followed by the Parade to Trinity Kirk with entertainments to follow ( check link below for full details).
When we went, the muster was at the church at 1pm ready for marching off at 1.30, after wreath laying at the Bute and John de Graeme monuments in the kirkyard. The procession then marched off to the modern battle monument in Callendar Park, to the skirl of the pipes. In some years the march is in the opposite direction so check before setting off! The ecumenical service lasts around an hour and includes a rousing chorus of Scots Wha Hae. For the current year’s schedule please follow the link to the Facebook page below.
Don’t get the wrong site – there have been two battles at Falkirk so make sure you turn up at the right monument.
Click here for the Society of William Wallace website: http://www.thesocietyofwilliamwallace.com
Click here of the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Battles-of-Falkirk-Commemoration-Society-1482923701940673/
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